2016-2017VIEWBOOK

INTRODUCING HOUSTONHouston isn’t a college town, it’s a college city. Houston is growing fast because Houstonians are ambitious. They’re used to living on the frontier, as entrepreneurs, researchers, and innovators. It’s an environment that will inspire you as a student, and when you graduate, this city has more opportunities for your career and your life than you’ll find most anywhere.

Your life is one destination after another, each a new beginning. High school leads to college, college leads to degrees, and degrees lead to careers, promotions, and a life powered by ambition.

And when you join the University of Houston, your ambition can take you anywhere.

FOURTH LARGESTCITY IN THE US

TOP CITY FOR JOB CREATION

MOST DIVERSE CITY IN THE NATION

QUICK FACTS ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON667

acre campus40,000+

students120

undergraduatemajors and minors

24cutting-edge

research centers

137nations

represented

17intercollegiatesports teams

560active studentorganizations

TIER ONE PUT US ON THE MAP. WHERE YOU GO IS UP TO YOU. Tier One. It means we’ve been nationally recognized for our excellence in groundbreaking research. Less than 2% of universities nationwide are recognized as Tier One research institutions. In other words, a Tier One degree is more valuable.

With UH’s world-renowned faculty leading the way, you can go anywhere. To learn more about our majors and colleges, visit uh.edu/academics/colleges-departments.

13 Colleges

120 Majors and minors

200 Graduate/professional programs

22:1 Student faculty ratio

START HERE MAJORSAccounting American Sign Language and InterpretingAnthropologyArchitectureArt (teacher certification option available)Art HistoryBiochemical & Biophysical SciencesBiologyBiomedical EngineeringBiotechnologyChemical EngineeringChemistryChinese StudiesCivil EngineeringClassical StudiesCommunicationCommunication Sciences & DisordersComputer & Electrical EngineeringComputer Engineering TechnologyComputer Information SystemsComputer Science Construction ManagementDanceDigital MediaEarth ScienceEconomicsElectrical EngineeringElectrical Power Engineering Technology

English English, Creative Writing Entrepreneurship Environmental DesignEnvironmental ScienceFinance FrenchGeologyGeophysics HealthHistoryHotel & Restaurant ManagementHuman Development & Family StudiesHuman Resource DevelopmentIndustrial DesignIndustrial EngineeringInterior ArchitectureInterpersonal CommunicationItalian StudiesJournalismKinesiology, Exercise ScienceKinesiology, Sports AdministrationLiberal StudiesManagement Management Information Systems Marketing (Pre-Business)Mathematical BiologyMathematicsMechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering Technology

Media ProductionMedia Studies MusicMusic, AppliedMusic CompositionMusic TheoryNursing*Nutrition Organizational Leadership and SupervisionPaintingPetroleum EngineeringPhilosophyPhotography/Digital MediaPhysicsPolitical SciencePsychologyPublic RelationsReligious StudiesRetailing and Consumer ScienceSculptureSociologySpanishSupply Chain & Logistics TechnologySupply Chain Management Teaching and Learning TheatreWorld Cultures and Literatures

*This major is only available to transfer students. Visit uh.edu/nursing for more details.

THE HONORS COLLEGE Regardless of your major, you’ll receive the personal attention of a small college while exploring the resources and diversity of a large university. You’ll attend small classes and enjoy special privileges such as priority registration.

STUDY ABROAD Experience exchange programs and semesters abroad in Central America, Europe, Africa, and Asia. Your career may require you to collaborate with people from other countries, work internationally, or solve problems for the global community. Read more at uh.edu/learningabroad.

ENHANCE YOUR EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE

“Passport for Coogs” initiative provides UH students with free U.S. passports.

Learn more about applying to the Honors College at thehonorscollege.com/apply.

BELIZE

COSTA RICA

UNITED KINGDOM

NORWAY

GERMANY

HUNGARY

FRANCE ITALYSPAIN

GHANA

SOUTH AFRICACHILE

RESEARCH We have over 24 research labs, centers, and institutes across every academic area. As a Tier One research institution, students and professors work together to find innovative ways to make real changes in the daily lives of real people around the world.

INTERNSHIPSHouston is ranked “3rd Best City for Young Professionals” by Forbes magazine. Not only are we located in Houston—one of the world’s fastest growing economies—but we also work with the local industries to help design our degrees, majors, and internships.

UH is one of only three public Tier One research universities in Texas.

CZECH REPUBLIC

SWEDEN

AUSTRIA

ITALY

SOUTH AFRICA

INDIA

TURKEY

CHINA

EXPERIENCE CAMPUS LIFE

JOIN A STUDENT ORGANIZATION TAILGATE AT A FOOTBALL GAME WEAR RED GET AN INTERNSHIP LEARN THE COUGAR HAND SIGN TAKE A SELFIE WITH PRESIDENT KHATOR ATTEND HOMECOMING BOWL AT THE STUDENT CENTER CLIMB THE ROCK WALL POSE WITH THE COUGAR STATUE GRADUATE

TOP 10 REASONS TO LIVE ON CAMPUS1 Save time and money2 You’re closer to class3 You don’t have to cook4 Enjoy exercise and recreation 7 days a week5 Experience independence in a safe environment6 Utilities, television service, internet, and use of laundry facilities are included7 Meet other #NewCoogs8 You live with student leaders, mentors, and advisors9 Connect with students who share your interests and major10 Get the real college experience

The best part of living in UH housing is that there’s always something going on. Nervous about finding a roommate? Browse other students’ profiles to find your roommate with RoomSync. Read more at uh.edu/housing.

FRESHMAN HOUSINGTRANSFER HOUSING COUGAR VILLAGE I COUGAR VILLAGE II MOODY TOWERS COUGAR PLACE QUADRANGLE CALHOUN LOFTS BAYOU OAKS

ADMISSIONS AND FINANCING YOUR EDUCATIONAPPLICATION PRIORITY DATESAll admission materials, including the application, application fee, official transcripts, and official test scores, must be received by the Office of Admissions by the dates below.

Fall 2016 Admission Freshman Scholarship Priority Dec. 1 Final Consideration July 1

Transfer Scholarship Priority March 1Final Consideration July 15

International Admission June 1

Spring 2016 Admission Freshman and transfer Dec. 15International Admission Oct.1

Freshman Assured Admission Criteria

Class Rank SAT Total (CR + M) ACT Composite

Top 10% No Minimum No Minimum

11-25% 1000 21

26-50% 1100 24

Applicants who do not meet criteria for assured admission are individually reviewed.

The University of Houston has some majors that have additional admission criteria. For more details on what’s needed for those majors, visit uh.edu/impactedmajors.

1 The application

2 Application fee

3 Your transcripts

4 Your test scores

Apply online using the ApplyTexas Application at ApplyTexas.org.

Submit your $50 application fee by credit card on the ApplyTexas website or mail a check or money order to the Office of Admissions.

Visit uh.edu/admissions/apply for more details about freshman, transfer, and international admission.

Ask your high school registrar to send your transcript (electronically or in a sealed envelope) to UH. Fax and photocopies are not accepted.

Send official SAT or ACT scores directly to UH from the testing agency. Scores can also be sent through The College Board (code 6870) or ACT (code 4236). Official test scores must have been taken within the last five years.

Send updated official transcripts from all colleges and institutions previously attended. Electronic transcripts are strongly encouraged.

Students transferring to UH with college credits earned while in high school and those with less than 15 earned post high school graduation need to submit official SAT or ACT scores along with an official copy of their final high school transcript.

FRESHMAN

APPLYING FOR ADMISSION

TRANSFER

The University of Houston has some majors that have additional admission criteria. For more details on what’s needed for those majors, visit uh.edu/impactedmajors.

ESTIMATED ANNUAL COSTS FOR 2016-2017

UHin4UHin4 provides a comprehensive plan for on-time graduation in four years for incoming freshmen and select transfer students. You’ll receive academic maps and be offered fixed tuition rates to help you achieve your academic goals. Read more about this program at uh.edu/provost/UHin4.

SCHOLARSHIPSIncoming students receive over $12 million in scholarship funds. To be eligible for scholarships, please apply for freshman admission by December 1 or transfer admission by March 1.

FINANCIAL AIDTo apply for federal financial aid, file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at fafsa.gov (school code: 003652). The priority submission deadline is March 15. Our helpful and knowledgeable financial aid staff can help you pursue these options:

• Grants• Work-study and on-campus student jobs• Loans (student and parent)

Visit uh.edu/typesofaid for more information on financing your education.

Texas Resident Non-Resident

Tuition and fees $10,940 $25,386

Room and board $10,809 $10,809

Books and supplies $1,300 $1,300

TOTAL* $23,049 $37,495

*Total costs are based on average full-time enrollment of 15 hours per semester, average cost of on-campus residence halls and meal plan, and average cost of books.

ONE OF 150 INSTITUTIONS RANKED BEST VALUE COLLEGE

—The Princeton Review

RANKED #4 COLLEGES WITH

BEST BANG FOR THE BUCK—PolicyMic

RANKED #16 GRADUATING STUDENTS

WITH LEAST AMOUNT OF DEBT—U.S. News & World Report

APPLY TODAY!University of HoustonOffice of Admissions Welcome Center4434 University Drive | Houston, TX 77204-2023713.743.1010 | uh.edu/admissions | admissions@uh.edu

VISIT THE CAMPUS!Campus tours are available at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. each weekday as well as 11 a.m. on Monday, Friday, and Saturday. A campus visit includes an information session and a campus tour led by one of our Ambassadors. Register for a visit at uh.edu/campusvisits.

COUGAR PREVIEW DAYSOctober 17, 2015 • April 2, 2016Register at uh.edu/cougarpreview

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